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Parksley, VA

Town in Accomack County, Virginia.

Population

867

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,407

ZIP codes

0

Parksley and its ZIP codes

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Parksley at a glance

  • Parksley is about 6.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $76,875, 17% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,100 (57% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,012 a month.

Local data for Parksley, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Parksley, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,875

Poverty rate

5.2%

Median home value

$163,100

Median rent

$1,012/mo

Homeownership

62.5%

Bachelor's or higher

21.4%

Median age

37.0

Average commute

21.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Haitian Americans (189), Mexican Americans (58), Guatemalan Americans (43).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Accomack County. PPP loans are for Parksley.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,543

12,942 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,998

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$415M

FY 2026, $12,409 per person

Accomack County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Parksley, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.2%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Parksley, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

343

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,660

13.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 30°F

43.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Parksley, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.0%

U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.5%

U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts

Cities near Parksley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WhitesvilleCensus-designated place0.6 mi0.3
Lee MontCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.8
Chase CrossingCensus-designated place1.9 mi0.8
MetompkinCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.2
PastoriaCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.2
BloxomTown3.4 mi0.3
GreenbushCensus-designated place3.4 mi1
BaysideCensus-designated place4 mi1.7
GargathaCensus-designated place4 mi3
NelsoniaCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.7
AccomacTown4.8 mi0.4
TasleyCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.1
Modest TownCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.6
Deep CreekCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.6
MappsvilleCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.8
Schooner BayCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Parksley, VA in?
Parksley is in Accomack County, Virginia.
What is the population of Parksley, VA?
About 867 people live in Parksley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Parksley?
Nearby places include Whitesville (0.6 mi), Lee Mont (1.6 mi), Chase Crossing (1.9 mi), Metompkin (3.1 mi), Pastoria (3.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023